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DJI Neo 2 – I Didn’t Think a Tiny Drone Could Do This…
I’ve been testing the DJI Neo 2 for the past couple of weeks, and honestly, this thing might be the best follow-me camera drone for everyday people who just want to fly, film, and not stress about anything else. The…
DJI Drones Save American Lives: Here’s The Proof Politicians Are Ignoring Before December 23
We have been reporting on the DJI ban for over a year, but today we are publishing something different: a comprehensive, documented record of American lives saved by the very drones that will be banned in nine days. DroneXL reader…
Drone Industry Faces Same Private Equity Trap Now Squeezing Volunteer Fire Departments
We have been reporting on how private equity and venture capital are reshaping the drone industry for years. Today, The New York Times published an investigation that exposes the identical playbook being used against volunteer fire departments, and the parallels…
Drone Brings Lifesaving Gear to Man Trapped by Flood
Floods do not arrive politely. They do not knock, wait, or ask if you are ready. One minute a river looks high but manageable. The next minute it has decided it wants the road, the trees, and your car too.…
Connecticut Drone Detection Sensors Coming to School Rooftops as Surveillance Network Expands
Public schools are about to become surveillance stations. Connecticut State Police are requesting permission to install Dedrone drone detection sensors on two New Haven high school rooftops, funded entirely by federal anti-terrorism grants. If approved, Sound School and New Haven…
Neo 2 FPV: Because Nothing Says Joy Like Flying At 30 MPH With A Tree Rushing To Your Face
Flying at 30 mph with a tree sprinting toward your face is a special kind of joy, the kind that reminds you you are alive, alert, and possibly about to make a very bad decision. After three weeks flying the…
Quantum Systems Wins $246M German Army Contract as Thiel’s Reconnaissance Bet Pays Off
We have been reporting on Germany’s drone modernization push for nearly two years, and this deal represents the clearest validation yet that combat-proven reconnaissance systems are winning over Europe’s defense establishment. Peter Thiel-backed Quantum Systems is set to receive a…
U.S. Sells China AI “Brains” But Blocks DJI Drone “Eyes” as a Security Threat
We’re living in a strange paradox: the U.S. is willing to sell China the “brains” that power advanced AI systems (because it pays), while blocking Chinese-made “eyes” like DJI camera drones under the banner of security and human rights. Different…
Control Your DJI Neo 2 With Your Apple Watch – NEW Firmware Update
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. Yesterday we got a really interesting firmware update for the DJI Neo 2 that allows us to control it with our Apple Watch. According to the release notes of the DJI Fly…
NYT Warns AI Drone Swarms Could ‘Hunt and Kill on Their Own’ as Pentagon Loses War Games
The New York Times Editorial Board just issued one of the most alarming assessments of American military readiness in recent memory, and drones are at the center of it. In a sweeping editorial series titled “Overmatched,” the newspaper warns that…
DJI Ban Alert: Arizona Fire Chief Warns “Lives Will Be Lost” as December Deadline Looms
An Arizona fire chief warns that the looming DJI ban will cost lives, telling 12News: “In my opinion, lives are going to be lost because this air capability is going to be taken away.” With just 13 days until the…
DJI Neo 2 Audio: How to Embed Voice Directly Into Your Drone Footage
One of the standout features of the DJI Neo 2 is the ability to embed audio directly into your video using your smartphone and the DJI Fly app. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to set it up,…